WHI: SOL 9a, b Early Middle Ages 500-1000 a.d.
Foundations of early medieval society Classical heritage of Rome Christian beliefs Customs of Germanic tribes
Influence of the Roman Catholic Church Secular authority declined, while Church authority grew. Monasteries preserved Greco-Roman cultural achievements. Missionaries carried Christianity and Latin alphabet to Germanic tribes. The Pope anointed Charlemagne Emperor in 800 a.d. (c.e.) Parish priests served religious and social needs of the people.
Feudal society during the Middle Ages Invasions shattered Roman protection over the Empire. Feudal society Fiefs Vassals Serfs Feudal obligations
Manorial system during the Middle Ages Rigid class structure Self-sufficient manors